Announcing Our New Office in Raleigh, NC!

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Passanante's open in Raleigh, NC

We are so excited to announce the opening of the new Passanante’s Home Food Service office in Raleigh, North Carolina! With this new office we will be able to offer our restaurant-quality food delivery service to thousands of new families and expand the Passanante’s family!

The first orders of delicious meats and organic veggies were delivered to a ton of happy new customers over the last week, and we have high hopes for many more North Carolina deliveries to come.

In celebration of our new office, we’re offering 4 FREE JUMBO filet mignons to anyone who refers a new customer in the North Carolina area.

Now, we know we could stop there, but where’s the fun in that?! 

In addition to the 4 jumbo filet mignons we will also send you $100 CASH for each new customer that you refer! This offer is only valid until April 15 so HURRY and submit your referral here:

Click Here to submit a referral today! 

Thank you so much for being a loyal customer and helping us continue to grow. Without your support we simply would not be where we are today or where we’re headed in the future!

Chunky Guacamole: Guacamole Picado

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If you’re looking for a simple, refreshing, and crowd-pleasing favorite, this recipe for chunky guacamole is a festive go-to with a kick. Scoop it over Chicken Taco Casserole, Easy Green Chile Enchiladas, or just devour it with tortilla chips – this recipe is easy easy to prepare and ingredients can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled if you’re throwing a party!

Chunky Guacamole

What you’ll need for Guacamole Picado:

  • 1/2 Small onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 Serranos or 1 to 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded and very finely chopped
  • 1 Ripe, medium-large tomato, cored and very finely chopped
  • 1 Clove garlic, peeled and very finely chopped
  • 10 Sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 Ripe, medium-size avocados
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced
  • Additional chopped onion, cilantro, radish slices or roses, and a little crumbled Mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese like feta or farmer’s cheese for garnish.

In a medium-size bowl, mix the finely chopped onion and chiles with the tomato, garlic, and cilantro.

Just before you’re ready to serve, halve the avocados lengthwise by cutting from the stem to the flower ends, around the pits. Twist the avocado halves in opposite directions to loosen the meat from the pits, then scoop out the pits, and reserve. Scrape the avocado pulp from the skins and add it to the bowl.

Using your hand or a spoon, roughly mash the avocado while mixing in the other ingredients, making a coarse, thick mass. Flavor with salt, then enough lime juice to add a little zing. Return the pits to the guacamole and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the mixture. Set aside for a few minutes to let flavors blend.

The guacamole is very attractive in a pottery bowl or Mexican mortar, a sprinkle with chopped onion, cilantro, radish slices and/or queso fresco (cheese); radish roses really dress it up!

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Life Hack Recipes!

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Picture this:

It’s 12:30 on a Sunday afternoon. You’re starting to think about what sounds good for lunch and only one thing comes to mind… Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich. You hop in the car and just as you back out of the drive way you realize, Chick-Fil-A is closed on Sunday!

We’ve all been there before. There are tons of delicious foods we all wish we had access to whenever we want. Luckily Passanante’s Home Food Service has you covered with our new “Life Hack Recipes” series available here on our blog once a month! We hope you enjoy our first installment featuring Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and Texas Roadhouse Honey Butter!

Chick-Fil-A Sandwich

Total prep time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich

Photo Courtesy: SeriousEats.com

What you need to make your very own Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich:

  • 2 thin chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 buns
  • Salt and pepper

How to prepare homemade Chick-Fil-A goodness (makes 2 sandwiches):

  1. Put the chicken breasts in a plastic bag of pickle juice and let it marinate for an hour
  2. Beat together an egg and milk
  3. In a separate containers mix together the flour, sugar, garlic powder, celery salt, basil, salt and pepper
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat
  5. Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture. Coat again with the flour mixture
  6. Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes per side until the chicken is that delicious familiar golden-brown color
  7. Pat the oil off the chicken using paper towels
  8. Butter the sandwich buns and give them a spin in the still hot skillet to toast the edges
  9. Add a couple pickles and your favorite condiments
  10. Most delicious when enjoyed on a Sunday!

Texas Roadhouse Honey Butter

Texas Roadhouse Honey Butter

Photo Courtesy: Cupcake Diaries Blog

Whip together the following ingredients and enjoy spread over warm rolls, waffles, pancakes, french toast, or melt over hot rice cereal or oatmeal. YUM!

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, very softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Brunch Recipe: Cheese and Herb Soufflés with Mushrooms

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Valentine's Day Soufflés

Haven’t nailed down your Valentine’s Day plans just yet? Show your sweetheart how much you care with a homemade brunch to remember. This gourmet recipe for cheese and herb soufflés with sautéed mushrooms will make you look like a seasoned chef and is sure to warm your darling’s heart. As with any recipe, this one is best when prepared with super fresh organic eggs and chemical free produce available for delivery if you’re a Passanante’s Home Food Service customer. Feel free to make these in advance as they will keep for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator without the topping.

What you need for 6 soufflés:

  • 2 Ounces of butter
  • 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 Cup milk
  • 1 Heaping cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1 Cup light cream
  • 1-2 Cups sautéed white mushrooms
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 6 Egg whites
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Cheese & Herb Soufflés with Mushrooms:

  1.  Preheat oven to 350* F
  2. Coat six 3.5inch souffle dishes with melted butter
  3. Melt 2 ounces of butter in a medium sauce pan, add flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly
  4. Whisk in the milk and continue whisking over low heat until thick
  5. Cook for about 30 seconds more and remove from heat and beat in ricotta cheese
  6. Add egg yolks and herbs and season well with salt pepper
  7. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks and gently fold them through the ricotta mixture
  8. Spoon into the soufflé dishes, filling them to the top (do not over fill)
  9. Place in a baking dish and pour in enough boiling water to come about half way up the soufflé dishes
  10. Bake 15-20 minutes or until soufflés have risen and browned
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before gently removing from their molds
  12. Place souffles in a lightly greased dish and increase oven temp to 400*F
  13. Pour cream evenly over the tops, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for an additional 15 minutes
  14. Garnish with sautéed mushrooms and serve right away.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Top 5 Super Bowl Party Tips

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Super Bowl XLVIII

Tomorrow is a big day for all of us… that’s right, we’re talking about Super Bowl XLVIII. We’ve compiled our top 5 Super Bowl party tips to ensure your party goes down in football party history.

1. It’s all about the presentation. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the jersey you’ll wear, the beers you’ll serve and friends you’ll invite – but don’t forget about the atmosphere. Every great Super Bowl party boasts some awesome football-themed decorations. Check out our Super Bowl Pinterest board for a ton of great Super Bowl party decor ideas!

2. Offer a variety of portable snacks. When hosting a group of friends for the biggest game of the year, you have to make sure your snack spreads offer enough flexibility for your guests to really enjoy themselves. Instead of a traditional veggie tray, opt for individual clear plastic cups with ranch dressing in the bottom with carrot and celery sticks stuck inside. Maybe personalized pizza cones, custom kabobs or even mini mac n cheese muffins! (Also shown on our Pinterest board)

3. Don’t forget the meat! If you’re a Passanante’s Home Food Service customer, this next tip is going to be incredibly easy for you — just go into your freezer and grab a few packages of your favorite hormone-free meats! Delicious beef sliders, ball park hot dogs, short ribs, cheddar and jalapeño German bratwurst or fully cooked BBQ chicken wings – there are just so many options! Put some thought into your Super Bowl party meat spread this year and check out some of our great recipes like Tailgate Steaks.

4. Keep it interesting, play your own games! Celebrations.com had some awesome ideas for ways to make a game out of Super Bowl commercials. Whether you’re filling out your bracket for ” The Ad Bowl” or playing “Super Bowl Bingo” — these games are sure to be a hit at your party. Click here for a ton of super bowl party games for the commercial lover!

5. Keep the rivalry friendly and share your secrets. When your friends ask you how you pulled off such an incredible Super Bowl party, spread the word about Passanante’s food delivery and how easy it makes your mealtimes. Our Facebook app makes it easier than ever for your friends to request a FREE gourmet food sample so they can try before they buy. 🙂

Happy Super Bowl!